MADISON — State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) has introduced a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would create a citizen led ballot initiative process, allowing Wisconsin voters to propose or reject laws and constitutional amendments directly. Currently, only the Legislature has the authority to place statewide questions on the

Green Bay, Wis. – Today, State Rep. Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) announced his bid for a second term in the state assembly. Spaude was elected to represent the 89th Assembly District in 2024. The district covers the West Side of Green Bay and Ashwaubenon. He released the following statement: “I’m excited

Waukesha – County Executive Paul Farrow has endorsed Rep Scott Allen for mayor of Waukesha. “Having worked with Scott during his time in the State Legislature, I’ve seen firsthand his commitment to getting things done and delivering results,” said Farrow. “Scott has the leadership, vision, and dedication needed to serve

Audio File of Radio Address. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. Tourism is a powerhouse of economic development and prosperity in our state, and today, Wisconsin’s welcoming more visitors than ever before. Investing in our tourism industry has been an important part of our work over the last seven years—and it’s paid off. We’ve

Property taxes are going through the roof across Wisconsin as local officials struggle to address tight municipal budgets and families lose more of their spending capital. But taxpayers shouldn’t face a choice between cuts to critical services and funding more government. Hi, this is State Senator Rob Hutton. Elected officials

Chelsea Domer Joins Forward Together Wisconsin as Deputy Executive Director MILWAUKEE — Forward Together Wisconsin (FTW) today announced a staff expansion, with Chelsea Domer, an experienced non-profit leader, joining the organization in the new role of Deputy Executive Director. Chelsea Domer has fifteen years of non-profit leadership experience and has expertise in

Undergraduates demonstrate applied learning at annual Research in the Rotunda event Menomonie, Wis. – From the depths of outer space to the cutting edge of cyberspace, University of Wisconsin-Stout undergraduates presented wide-ranging, impactful research March 11 at the annual Research in the Rotunda event in the Wisconsin State Capitol in

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following response to a federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin alleging that several students at Oconto Falls High School were subjected to sexual grooming and abuse by school employees and that school district officials ignored warning signs and

LA CROSSE, Wis. — During last week’s Farm Bill markup in the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Derrick Van Orden repeatedly voted against his constituents, blocking efforts to restore food assistance cuts already harming Wisconsin families, rejecting relief for rural hospitals, and refusing to require basic transparency before new tariffs hit

Madison, Wis., March 12, 2026—Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), in partnership with We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), subsidiaries of WEC Energy Group, received approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to purchase solar capacity from the Dawn Harvest Solar Energy Center. Located in the Rock County communities

Madison, WI — State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement in response to a federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District alleging a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse within the high school: “Teachers and school staff have the essential responsibility to protect our students, and I

ASHLAND — Conservative businessman and fifth-generation Ashland native Paul Wassgren announced today he is committing an additional $1 million to his campaign to represent Northern Wisconsin in Congress. Paul ended 2025 with nearly $1.5 million cash on hand, the most of any candidate in the race. “My friends and neighbors in

Legislation includes bill to rein in corporate landlords WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted to advance legislation to boost housing supply and bring down costs for Wisconsinites, including new steps to ban large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes. The package passed the Senate 89-10 and

Martinez-Rutherford draws broad, progressive support in campaign to represent District 76. Madison, WI – Today, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford’s campaign for State Assembly announced endorsements from more than 65 current and former elected officials in Dane County and across Wisconsin. “Our campaign is about people. We’re fighting for a future where we

Get To Know Judge Maria Lazar was held Feb. 17 MILWAUKEE — Hon. Chris Taylor, Wisconsin Court of Appeals judge and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the special guest for the next installment of the Marquette University Law School Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic

MILWAUKEE— The ACLU of Wisconsin today praised a letter sent Wednesday by four members of the Milwaukee Common Council to the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, calling for urgent reforms to police surveillance technology and citing the alleged misuse of the technology by a city police officer as evidence of the need

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which could be possible from the Walking Iron Trail project in Dane County.   Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or

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Declining enrollment darkens otherwise brightening school data Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) analyzed recent school data produced by the Department of Public Instruction. DPI’s data include performance indicators like attendance, suspensions, graduation, and college enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year as well as public school enrollment